Andrea Marcano is an Associate Attorney on the Removal Team at James Immigration Law, bringing experience in both immigration and criminal law. She attended law school in Boston, where she developed a strong foundation in immigration advocacy through her school’s immigration clinic and several clerkships.
Her experience includes asylum, family- and business-based immigration, U Visas, VAWA petitions, and criminal immigration matters. One of her most meaningful experiences was assisting Venezuelan migrants transported to Martha’s Vineyard in 2022. Her work led to a nomination for the 2023 National Jurist Law Student of the Year Award and recognition with her school’s 2023 Social Justice Award.
After graduating, Andrea served as an Assistant District Attorney in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, handling adult and juvenile criminal cases and strengthening her litigation and advocacy skills. With deep Venezuelan family roots, she brings a personal connection to immigration work and is passionate about serving others with compassion and dedication. Outside of work, she enjoys yoga, Barre, movies, gymnastics, and space exploration.
Aljaidy Maldonado is an Associate Attorney on the Removal Team at James Immigration Law, where she represents individuals and families in immigration matters before USCIS and Immigration Court. Her connection to immigration law began during law school in Puerto Rico, where she was born and raised.
While earning her law degree, Aljaidy served on the Board of her law school’s Immigration Law Association and volunteered alongside immigration attorneys through nonprofit initiatives in collaboration with different consulates. She also supported humanitarian matters involving U Visas and VAWA cases, experiences that strengthened her appreciation for the personal stories behind every immigration case.
Since becoming an attorney, she has focused her practice on immigration law and remains an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). Fluent in English and Spanish, Aljaidy values listening to each client’s story and advocating with compassion, respect, and dedication. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and two dogs, traveling, and discovering new places.
